{
  "id": 10452019,
  "title": "ASRock X870E Challenger Wifi Motherboard Review: A value X870E board packed with features",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/asrock-x870e-challenger-wifi-motherboard-review-a-value-x870e-board",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T13:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-x870e-challenger-wifi-motherboard-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ASRock has released an affordable X870E-based motherboard called the X870E Challenger Wifi White for $230. This review explores its features, performance, and value proposition.\n\nThe motherboard boasts a robust power delivery system with 23 phases, 20 of which are 110A SPS MOSFETs. It supports DDR5-8200 (OC), features four DDR5-8200+ (OC) DIMM slots, and includes five USB 4.0 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, two 5 GbE ports, and Wi-Fi 7 (160MHz) connectivity. Additionally, it offers two SATA ports, a 4-LED POST Status Checker, and RGB headers for lighting customization.\n\nPerformance-wise, the X870E Challenger delivered average-to-below-average results across most tests due to compatibility issues with its primary DDR5-6000 kit. However, it is expected to perform better with a secondary DDR5-6000 kit that adheres to the board's QVL list.",
  "summary": "ASRock’s X870E Challenger Wifi packs a flagship audio codec, robust VRMs, USB4, 5 GbE, and Wi-Fi 7 into an affordable, all-white ATX board. It’s one of the best-equipped AMD options under $230.",
  "key_points": [
    "ASRock releases X870E Challenger Wifi motherboard for $230",
    "Features include 23-phase power delivery, DDR5-8200 support, and Wi-Fi 7",
    "Performance varies due to DDR5-6000 kit compatibility issues"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}